Ohio

Ohio is on the DLCC’s 2026 Target Map.

2026 is a historic opportunity to break the GOP supermajorities in the Ohio House. Democrats need to gain just 6 House seats to break the GOP supermajority and have candidates running in 97 out of 99 House districts, the best candidate recruitment in several cycles. Ohio Republicans have wielded their supermajorities to make it harder to vote and ignore the will of voters who voted to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution.

In the event of an incoming GOP governor, breaking a supermajority would help Democrats block Republicans’ anti-union legislation and prevent extreme GOP bills from being enacted with emergency clauses.

Meet the DLCC’s Ohio Target Races

To build power, the DLCC has designated a slate of Ohio Target Race candidates running in some of the state’s most competitive and consequential districts. These candidates represent critical opportunities to gain seats, strengthen Democratic influence in Ohio, and lay the groundwork for future majorities.

The DLCC is investing early in the candidates and districts where the data shows Democrats can make the biggest gains. By supporting strong campaigns, expanding the map, and competing everywhere possible, we’re building the foundation for a more balanced and representative Ohio statehouse.